Education+Module

This module will explore the theme of education viz the following concepts/issues:
 * Education **
 * Education Theories
 * Behaviourism
 * Constructivisim
 * Confucius, Mencius et al
 * Multiple Intelligences
 * Montessori Method


 * Education Issues
 * Curriculum Design
 * Testing & Assessment
 * Pedagogies


 * Case Study: Singapore
 * Overview of Education Policies (changes in focus)
 * Language / Bilingual Policy
 * Community Involvement Programme
 * Co-Curricular Activities
 * Policies: TSLN & TLLM

Products:
 * 1 Wiki page (refer to the menu bar)
 * 1 Voicethread presentation (optional)

**Date due: Tue 30 June 10.30 am** ** Refer to the page 'IT HOME LEARNING 2009' (right hand menu bar) for more details. **

Wed 1 July
__Focus__: Pedagogies - Confucius, Mencius et al - Behaviorism - Constructivism - Montessori Method - Multiple Intelligences

__Task__ Browse through the relevant wikis(refer to list above) Participate in the discussion 'Wed 1 July' in the forum page (refer to the menu on the **//top bar of this page//**)

Thu 2 July
__Focus__: Education Issues - Curriculum Design - Testing & Assessment - Pedagogies

__Task__ Browse through the relevant wikis(refer to list above) Participate in the discussion 'Thu 2 July' in the forum page (refer to the menu on the **//top bar of this page//**)

Fri 3 July
__Focus__: Case Study - Singapore - Overview of Education Policies - Language / Bilingual Policy - Community Involvement Programme - Co-Curricular Activities - Policies: TSLN & TLLM

__Task__ Browse through the relevant wikis(refer to list above) Participate in the discussion 'Fri 3 July' in the forum page (refer to the menu on the **//top bar of this page//**)

=Addendum (or where do we go from here?)=

After our class discussion on Tue 7 July where we consolidated our understanding of the above concepts/issues, I would like you to think about the following examples of educational innovation

Outcomes of Education (per MOE, Singapore) - Shirong i/c
This important point should have appeared in your wiki on 'Curriculum'. Shirong will present his findings/observations on this.

Collaborative Learning: HCI - AOS (Loudon County, VA, USA)
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Problem-Based Learning - The Reggio Emilia Project, Italy (Yuming i/c)
Yuming has found a relevant resource (below) on the Regio Emilia project. In this instance, it is an example of how the West Midlands schools in the UK have adapted the project to their own schools. As it is a long video, he will present extracts and share the relevant points from this example. []

Authentic Learning - The Hutchins School, Tasmania
No video - sorry. During the **Forensic Science** module, students are presented with a murder case. Their task: determine the identity of the killer and present a case for th e prosecution in court. To accomplish their task, they have to learn the necessary skills in forensic science and in criminal prosecution. They will need to interview witnesses, forensic scientists and police officers. They will also gain work experience in a forensic laboratory (in school or in the community) as well as in a court of law. Their science teachers will guide them through the forensic investigation. Local police officers will share with them the knowledge & skills needed in building up a prosecution in court. At the end of the module, they will present their findings to a ( real-life) judge in court.

Related concept: PBL

__Interesting fact__ Parents and people in the local community volunteer to help out during this module so that students are given authentic exposure to real-life tasks, experiences and environments.

=SUMMATIVE PHASE= We are moving towards our goal - a group-designed 'Ideal School'. In this phase, we will be discussing in our groups: - What is a 'school' for? - What, then, should an 'ideal school' achieve? - What features should our ideal school have? (e.g. in the areas of academic & affective education) - Why are these features important? - How do these features help our ideal school achieve its objectives? - Should parents and the community be involved in education? - If yes, how will the ideal school engage & involve them?

Before we begin our own work, I'd like us to view the following example (of a school in Leeds, UK) []

What do you notice about: - school environment (classrooms, use of colour, stimulus-rich?) - student well-being (self-esteem, learning attitude, social confidence, participation in lessons) - staff relationship with students - educational philosophy - educational outcomes

**CREATION, PRESENTATION & CRITIQUE PHASE**
As briefed, you will create your presenations on your group's vision of the ideal school, upload onto YouTube and embed the clips below.

When instructed, you will critically assess a group's presentation a nd give your feedback in the forum page.

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 * //Group2: Nigel, Jun Xiang, Benedict, Xiao Bin//**

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 * //Group3: Bryan Kor, Teng Hui, Nicholas Sim, Shirong//**

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 * //Group4: Jonathan, Zhi Tao, Stanley, Han Rui//**

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 * //Group5: Henry, Kester, Zhi Hao, Jian Yi//**

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 * //Group6: Ren Fei, Wanxin, Samuel, Jiasheng//**

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 * //Group7: Jia Wei, Isaac, Chieh Loong, Kenneth//**
 * //Group8: Brian Ho, Delwin, Jin Jie, Aylwin//**

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Regards,C Low